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Couple scammed for $17,000 after booking cruise
Posted: 03.20.2013 at 4:16 PM
Courtney Highfield

Courtney Highfield is a reporter for FOX 31.

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ALBANY, GA -- According to Dougherty County Sheriff's Office, Michael Fenton who works at Your Travel Connection on Dawson Road has scammed a couple who booked a cruise.

Officials say that the couple lost $17,000 dollars from the scam.

Fenton is booked and charged with one count of felony theft.

If any anyone else thinks they are a victim of Fenton, you are encouraged to contact the the Dougherty County Sherriff's Office at 431-3259.
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